Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS was the tenth best-selling game in the U.S. during the first half of 2015
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
Fortune wrote up a report today on the ten best-selling games in the United States during the first half of 2015. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS made the list, taking the final spot.
In April, Nintendo announced that Super Smash Bros. for 3DS had sold a total of 2.4 million units in the United States. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U’s lifetime sales were at nearly 1.6 million.
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Various amiibo restocked on the Nintendo UK store
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
The Nintendo UK store has restocked a whole bunch of amiibo. Lucina, Marth, Ness, Greninja, and many other figures are now available for purchase.
Below is the full lineup of restocked amiibo:
PAC-MAN No.35 amiibo
Ness No.34 amiibo
Lucina No.31 amiibo
Robin No.30 amiibo
Olimar No.44 amiibo
Marth No. 12
Ike No.24 amiibo
Toad amiibo (Super Mario Collection)
Pit No.17
Rosalina No.19 amiibo
Dr. Mario No.42 amiibo
Bowser Jr. No.43 amiibo
Mario amiibo (Super Mario Collection)
Sonic the Hedgehog No.26 amiibo
King Dedede No.28 amiibo
Jigglypuff No.37 amiibo
Toon Link No.22 amiibo
Greninja No.36 amiibo
Bowser amiibo (Super Mario Collection)
Bowser No.20 amiibo
Little Mac No.16
Meta Knight No.29 amiibo
Charizard No.33 amiibo
You’ll want to visit this link to purchase amiibo.
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Fire Emblem Fates manga announced
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments
One of the Fire Emblem 25th anniversary concerts happened in Japan earlier today. From the event, we’re hearing that a manga based on Fire Emblem Fates was announced.
Shin Kibayashi, who penned the story for the actual games, is said to be writing the scenario. Character designer Kozaki Yusuke will be in charge of illustrations.
The Fire Emblem Fates manga will debut in the monthly edition of Young Magazine this fall. We’ll bring you more details once we receive more information.
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Devil’s Third screenshots
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 29 Comments
Nintendo published another round of screenshots from Devil’s Third today. In addition to single-player, we also have a new look at multiplayer. Check out all of the new screenshots below.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games heading to Japanese arcades in Spring 2016
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
SEGA just announced last week that Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympics is coming to arcades in Japan. Now we have a release window as well: spring 2016. Perhaps the game will also release on Wii U and 3DS around the same time.
Crunchyroll Wii U app can now be used by free members
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 12 Comments
Before yesterday, the Crunchyroll Wii U app could only be used by premium members. However, the app now supports all types of members, including those who aren’t paying for a subscription. That means you can watch free anime on Wii U – you’ll just need to watch some ads in between!
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7th Dragon III Code: VFD – settings details
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Siliconera has translated various information about the three different settings in 7th Dragon III Code: VFD. You’ll learn more about Tokyo, Atlantis, and Eden in the detailed summary below.
Tokyo (Present/Year UE77 – United Era):
– 80 years after the arrival of the Shinryu Dragon in the year 2020 and 2021
– The Japanese Government had virtually lost all of its power
– International self-defense force called ISDF is managing the peace and order
– The people are doing their best to revive the country that was in ruins after the fight with the dragon, but it hasn’t been enough
– They’re still doing their best to go back to the way things were before the invasion
Atlantis (Past):
– Takes place about 12,000 years prior
– In a world that exists in a different timeline
– An underwater kingdom was established using a special ore called “Star Crystal” that’s found under the Atlantic Ocean
– The people living there are from a special race called the Rushe
– They established what was considered a high plane of civilization at the time
Eden (Future):
– Takes place in a different timeline that takes place 5,000 years in the future
– Shows a different kind of progress had science, technology, and lifestyles took a different twist
– This is also where the first 7th Dragon game takes place
– 80% of the world is ruled by dragons.
More: 7th Dragon III Code: VFD, details roundup, Japan, SEGA
Miiverse redesign set for July 29
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
Miiverse’s new redesign is just a few days away. Nintendo announced on the social network today that the overhaul is scheduled for July 29.
Posts made by official Miiverse representatives about the date read:
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Elliot Quest’s next Wii U update coming on July 30, also heading to 3DS next year
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
PlayEveryWare has made a couple of big announcements pertaining to Elliot Quest.
First, the game’s next big update is due out on July 30. This will add the Miiverse Journal and Miiverse Stamps. PlayEveryWare will be celebrating the new update with a 15 percent discount in North America and Europe for two weeks following the release of the update.
Also revealed today is that Elliot Quest is coming to 3DS. We don’t have an exact date, but it should arrive sometime in 2016.
Source: PlayEveryWare PR
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Nintendo’s Gamescom 2015 lineup
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 7 Comments
Nintendo’s Gamescom 2015 lineup is in. There will be a few upcoming titles on display, including Star Fox Zero and Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. Also at the show will be a number of indies and already-released games.
Here’s the full lineup:
Wii U
– Mario Kart 8 (out now)
– Super Smash Bros. (out now)
– Splatoon (out now)
– Super Mario Maker (September 11)
– Skylanders SuperChargers (September 25)
– Star Fox Zero (still slated for 2015)
– Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (2015)
3DS:
– Little Battlers eXperience (September 4)
– The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (Q4 2015)
– Chibi Robo: Zip Lash (2015)
Nindie titles:
– Typoman
– Mighty No. 9
– FAST Racing Neo
– Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows
– Steamworld Heist
– several other
Further show highlights
– Charles Martinet
– downloads for Pokemon ORAS (Parfinesse &Calamanero / Bisofank & Zobiris)
– fan art exhibition
– Mario flashmob
– Monster Hunter Communtiy Event
– Smash Bros & MK8 & Splatoon tournaments
– Pokemon 3DS tournament and High Score Challenge for Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition
– AR card that allows you to take photos of AC characters with a special software (downlaod code included on AR card)
Gamescom 2015 will take place between August 6 and August 9.
